BERLIN (AP) — Defending champion Italy crashed out of the European Championship after losing to Switzerland 2-0 in the last 16 on Saturday. Goals in each half from Remo Freuler and Ruben Vargas gave the Swiss their first win over their southern neighbor for 31 years and set up a quarterfinal against England or Slovakia … Read more
Barcelona star Ilkay Gundogan will captain Germany in their Euro 2024 last 16 clash with Denmark tomorrow. The hosts clinched top spot in Group A with an unbeaten record from three group games. Gundogan completed 90 minutes in all three games and scored in the 2-0 win over Hungary. His experience and intelligence has been … Read more
England ace Kobbie Mainoo terrorised Liverpool defender Joe Gomez in training on Thursday (Image: ENGLAND/X) England ace Kobbie Mainoo is set to start for his country when they take on Slovakia in the last 16 of Euro 2024 on Sunday afternoon, with the team being ‘leaked’ earlier this week. And the Manchester United midfielder gave … Read more
Noah Okafor is undoubtedly a player with a lot of potential, not only has he shown this in his limited time for AC Milan, but the signing would not have occurred without hope for his future. However, the past 12 months have been difficult for the young talent. When the seniors in your position are … Read more
Man Utd are eyeing a second defender. (Image: GETTY) Manchester United are seriously considering launching a pursuit of Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt this summer, according to reports. The Red Devils are said to view De Ligt as a separate signing to first-choice target Jarrad Branthwaite rather than an alternative option if Everton block … Read more
Paul Parker has criticised Jude Bellingham. (Image: Getty) Jude Bellingham has been told to control his emotions by former Manchester United star Paul Parker after England’s sticky start to Euro 2024. Parker isn’t convinced Bellingham is handling the relentless attention on him well enough to be recognised as Gareth Southgate’s leading hope of glory in … Read more
Brazilian legend Ronaldo Nazario is unhappy with the state of football (Image: Getty) Brazilian legend Ronaldo Nazario claims he can’t watch a game of football anymore. Despite being considered one of the greatest players ever to grace the game, the two-time World Cup winner would much rather sit through five hours of tennis. Ronaldo, 47, … Read more
Chelsea are reportedly keen on bringing Alexander Isak to Stamford Bridge (Image: GETTY) Chelsea are reportedly in discussions with Newcastle over a swap deal for Alexander Isak which could see a ‘key player’ move to St James’ Park. The Blues have wasted no time in strengthening their squad this summer, with Todd Boehly showing little … Read more
After smashing two successive fours off Arshdeep Singh, Naseem Shah put his head down and dejectedly, reluctantly completed a single, off the last ball of the contest. As he looked up, the tears streaming down his cheeks were visible. A familiar, unwelcome foe – cold, cruel defeat – had wrapped him in its embrace; it … Read more
It was way back in the summer of 2008 when a 19-year old Paul Conroy came off the bench to score the effective winning point in his first Connacht final against Mayo. There was still a Bush in the White House, the Celtic Tiger was supposedly due for a soft landing, and the late Sean … Read more